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R35 WAW

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 WAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,052 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 87,052 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,484 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 59,309 miles

Fuel lines at rear corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded.

Pass 22 May 2014 58,681 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,644 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 58,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust Heat Shield by Flexi pipe starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Number Plate just startin to deteriorate.

Pass 3 May 2008 58,502 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damp on fuel filler pipe,no visible leaks

offside front disc inner face corroided

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,202 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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R35 WAW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R35 WAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R35 WAW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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The MOT history for R35 WAW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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